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THE HANOI TIMES — In celebration of the International Day of Francophonie 2025, the Swiss Embassy is proud to present the musical program, “Connecting Bridges,” featuring the renowned Swiss artist duo and couple, Sophie de Quay and Simon Jaccard, right here in Hanoi. As part of their tour, which includes stops in Hong Kong (China), Macau (China), Myanmar, and Laos, Sophie and Simon will be gracing Hanoi with their exceptional talent and captivating performances. The dynamic and talented Swiss duo, Sophie de Quay and Simon Jaccard. Photo: Laura Gilli On March 27, the pair will host a special workshop for students at the Vietnam National Academy of Music, sharing their expertise and inspiring the next generation of musical artists. The following evening, they will take center stage at the opening ceremony of the French Gastronomy Festival & Francophone 2025 (Balade en France et en Francophonie) , kicking off the festivities with their unique brand of music. Later, Sophie and ...

THE HANOI TIMES — Vietnam’s Hung Kings Day, an important cultural event honoring the country’s founders, was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the nation. With the holiday falling on a Monday this year, many locals and travelers took advantage of the long weekend, combining traditional activities with short trips abroad. Hanoi’s Thang Long Imperial Citadel, dating back to the 11th century. Photo: Chuyen cua Ha Noi Page According to Booking.com, Hanoi ranks 6th among the top 10 domestic destinations for Vietnamese travelers over the holiday period of April 4-7, 2025. Elaine Cheung, an Australian expat based in Hanoi, shared her love for the city’s rich cultural depth with The Hanoi Times . She noted, “Hanoi is dotted with pagodas, big and small, hidden in quiet corners,” emphasizing the sense of tranquility evoked by these spiritual landmarks. Hanoi’s impressive collection of over 130 Buddhist temples, surviving through various historical eras, offers a unique insight into...

The event was organized by the Vietnamese Student Association in the UK (SVUK) and the community of Vietnamese professionals in the UK (VietPro) to introduce Vietnamese artistic talents and build and develop a community of Vietnamese art lovers. It also helped promote Vietnamese culture and art to British and international friends. Following the themes of Love, Gratitude, Connection, Home, Forgiveness, and Family, the music night includes 20 rich and unique performances performed by Vietnamese students studying at British universities and Vietnamese people living and working in the country. Talented piano and cello performances by students at the music night. Photo: TTXVN/ VNA With creative and elaborate staging, combining modern light and sound technology, the performances received a lot of praise from the audience. The program is the first collaboration between SVUK and VietPro, aiming to create a playground, and honor and promote artistic talents. The event also cre...

Vietnam News Today (Mar 22) notable headlines Vietnam pledges positive contributions to UNESCO’s common affairs Vietnam, Singapore deepen economic, energy cooperation Vietnam jumps 11 steps in World Happiness Report 2024 FDI flows in Vietnam forecast to boom this year Promoting Vietnamese culture in Denmark South Sudan aspires to push all-around cooperation with Vietnam Speaker of Finnish Parliament to visit Vietnam Retail petrol prices increase sharply at the latest adjustment Vietnam underscores women, youth’s role in conflict prevention The Vietnamese delegation to the 219th session of the UNESCO’s Executive Board. (Photo: VNA) Vietnam pledges positive contributions to UNESCO’s common affairs The country always greatly evaluates multilateral co-operation and UNESCO’s role in the world, therefore pledging to continue to make positive contributions to the organization’s common affairs. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc made the statement a...